Where is Namibe Province Basin located?

Namibe Province Basin is located in Namibe Province, Angola. Geographically, it lies approximately at coordinates 14.2034° S, 12.8393° E. You can inspect its spatial position and geographic boundaries on the interactive map above.

What are the primary physical measurements of Namibe Province Basin?

As a Basin, Namibe Province Basin features an elevation/height of 548 m. Additional physical metrics and detailed bathymetry can be explored under the "Detailed Info" tab.

What is the geological origin of Namibe Province Basin?

Namibe Province Basin was formed through regional geomorphological processes, shaped by long-term weathering, lithological structures, and tectonic movement.

Can you visit and explore Namibe Province Basin?

Yes, Namibe Province Basin can be explored. You can find nearby routes, natural discovery points, and regional markers under the "Nearby Discovery" tab. Visitors should check local environmental regulations and travel advisories before planning a visit.

Namibe Province Basin Catchment Area (2166 km²), Rivers, Ecosystems & Map | Symphony of Horizon

Namibe Province Basin Map

Basin Info

Drainage Area:2,165.6 km²

Avg Slope:26.00°

Precipitation:459 mm/yr

Soil Org Carbon:19 g/kg

Exploration Summary: Namibe Province Basin

Namibe Province Basin is a major hydrological drainage basin located in Namibe Province, Angola at coordinates 14.2034° S, 12.8393° E. Covering a total surface area of 2,165.6 km² with an average annual precipitation of 459 mm/yr, this catchment basin governs regional runoff, drainage density, and watershed retention.

Data sources: HydroATLAS, GEBCO, OpenStreetMap, and global geospatial datasets. Measurements may vary depending on dataset resolution and survey methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions About Namibe Province Basin

Land Use / Cover

Analysis Index

Quick Facts

Drainage Area	2,165.6 km²
Avg Slope	26.00°
Precipitation	459 mm/yr
Soil Org Carbon	19 g/kg

Registry Info

Avg Elevation	548 m
Area	2,165.6 km²

Basin Overview

Avg Elevation548 m

Total Area2,165.6 km²

Avg Slope26.00°

LocationNamibe Province, Angola

Coordinates14.2034° S, 12.8393° E

Hydrological Metrics

Annual Runoff86 mm

Yearly Precip459 mm

Soil Analysis

Clay Content23%

Silt Content19%

Sand Content57%

Organic Carbon19 g/kg

Water Content26%

Erosion Rate2974 t/ha/yr

Environmental Profile

Canopy Height15.7 m

Above-Ground Biomass99.6 t/ha

Leaf Area Index (LAI)2.19 m²/m²

Actual Evapotransp.389 mm

Potential Evapotransp.1514 mm

Avg Snow CoverN/A

Ecosystem & Biodiversity ProfileDesert Biome

Native species grouped by taxonomic classification within this basin catchment area

Mammals

Chacma Baboon

Papio ursinus

Least ConcernVerified

Black Colobus

Colobus satanas

VulnerableVerified

Desert Bighorn Sheep

Ovis canadensis nelsoni

Least ConcernFallback

Birds

Herero ChatLocal Sighting

Namibornis herero

UnknownVerified

Greater Roadrunner

Geococcyx californianus

Least ConcernFallback

Cactus Wren

Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus

Least ConcernFallback

Elf Owl

Micrathene whitneyi

Least ConcernFallback

Reptiles & Amphibians

Kaokoveld Sand LizardLocal Sighting

Pedioplanis gaerdesi

Verified

Kolekanos spinicaudus

Verified

Marbled Snout-burrower

Hemisus marmoratus

Least ConcernVerified

Cabinda Lidless Skink

Panaspis cabindae

Verified

Hemidactylus vernayi

Verified

Gila Monster

Heloderma suspectum

Least ConcernFallback

Thorny Devil

Moloch horridus

Least ConcernFallback

Desert Tortoise

Gopherus agassizii

Least ConcernFallback

Fish

Desert Pupfish

Cyprinodon macularius

Least ConcernFallback

Apache Trout

Oncorhynchus apache

Least ConcernFallback

Insects & Invertebrates

Plants & Fungi

Faidherbia albidaLocal Sighting

Faidherbia albida

Costus tappenbeckianus

Verified

Saguaro Cactus

Carnegiea gigantea

Fallback

Joshua Tree

Yucca brevifolia

Fallback

Creosote Bush

Larrea tridentata

Fallback

Prickly Pear

Opuntia ficus-indica

Fallback

Desert Biome

Catchment Bio-Hydrological Profile

Detailed science-downscaled diagnostics covering canopy structures, climatology, and watershed stability.

Drainage Area

2,165.6 km²

Canopy Structure

GEDI Lidar

6%

Forest

Leaf Area Index (LAI)

2.19 m²/m²

Density Classification

Sparse Shrubland

Canopy Height15.7 m

Aboveground Biomass99.6 t/ha

Interactive Climatograph

Rainfall (mm)

Temp (°C)

Land Cover Breakdown

Forest / Tree Cover6%

Cropland2%

Pastures / Rangelands92%

Urbanization & Infrastructure0%

Open Water Bodies0%

Water Yield Profile

HydroRIVERS

19%Yield

Annual Runoff

86 mm

Mean Discharge

0.106 m³/s

Water yield ratio of 18.7%, converting precipitation into channel flow.

Landscape Integrity

Human Stress

48 / 100

Soil Erosion

3.0kt/h/y

Tectonic Slope Stability:78%

Nighttime Light Index:5%

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